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Photos from the 2000 Paralympics
in Sydney, Australia
by Gary Karp
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The opening ceremonies, with a sold out crowd of 110,000 at Stadium Australia, Homebush Bay, NSW, one half hour west of Sydney. |
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The USA team in the parade of athletes at the opening ceremonies, October 18, 2000 |
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A military jet flies over the stadium during the opening. |
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Angel floats at the opening ceremonies. |
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Olympic Boulevard, Homebush Bay |
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The Paralympic flame. |
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Netherlands vs. USA in the semifinals. The US team lost. |
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Britain vs. Germany in the first round. The Brits won. |
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Fencing. The foils and vests are electronic, and indicate a touch on the scoreboard. |
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Carol Hickey and Lisa Lanier of the USA Fencing Team. |
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The US Sitting Volleyball team against Hungary. They came in last overall. |
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Serving in the T class, below the elbow amputee. |
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Members of the Swedish swimming team.
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The triple jump. Note the microphones on the track. |
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